18 Civic Engagement jobs

About MVP MVP is a best-in-class advising platform connecting progressive donors to the most effective and promising grassroots organizations in the country working at the intersection of movements, community organizing, and elections. We aim to increase investment in frontline organizations led by the most impacted communities to increase turnout among the progressive base, build long-term political power, and ultimately to transform our country at the local, state, and national levels. In the 2020 cycle, MVP successfully moved over $120 million to over 600 local groups across the country, focused in the most critical states. Our Approach: We are organizers, and the heart of our work is organizing donors through MVP to support local groups in order to build, sustain, and amplify their impact. We work in the service of local groups, and we try to be aware at all times of the power dynamics of being a funder and to be careful about incentivizing actions that could alter an...

ABOUT THE FOUNDATION  The Powell Foundation is a private, family foundation that strives to be a catalyst for impactful initiatives that enhance the quality of life in the communities it serves. The Foundation prioritizes funding organizations that serve residents in Harris, Travis, and Walker Counties, principally in the fields of public education, the arts, conservation, and human services. A primary focus of the Foundation is ensuring that all children have access to a robust, first-class public education and the support needed to develop to their full potential. The Foundation is incorporated in Texas and governed by a board of eleven directors comprised of two generations of the Powell family and three independent directors. It is served by a small staff located in Houston.  ABOUT THE POSITION  The Powell Foundation (PF) seeks an experienced non-profit professional to join our team as a Program Officer. The Foundation seeks to recruit...

Background: The Long Island City Partnership (LICP) is the premier not for profit local development corporation which advocates for and implements economic development strategies that benefit Long Island City's commercial, industrial, retail, cultural and residential sectors. LICP's goal is to attract new businesses to LIC, retain those already here, welcome new residents and visitors, and promote a vibrant and authentic mixed-use community. LICP's activities include the administration of the Long Island City Business Improvement District (LICBID), the Long Island City Industrial Business Zone, advocating for and maintaining public improvements and marketing LIC's distinct assets, including its cultural resources. LICP supports neighborhood beautification and cleanliness programs, maintains interactive Data and Maps, and brings the community together through LIC Arts Connection, and many other programs. As new opportunities arise to support the business, retail and residential...

Sierra Watch seeks a passionate conservation advocate to recruit and mobilize public support for our work to keep Tahoe Truckee True . Founded in 2001, Sierra Watch has built a remarkable record in Sierra conservation, spearheading the long-term effort to protect Tahoe's Martis Valley, playing the lead role in defending Donner Summit, and turning back a reckless scheme in Olympic Valley (formerly Squaw Valley) to transform Tahoe with highrises and indoor waterpark. The position of Sierra Watch Field Manager is a unique opportunity to engage public support in our ongoing success, to be a leader in Tahoe conservation, and to work where you play.  Key strategies include grassroots outreach and online engagement.  

The Position  Punitive drug laws in our country have disproportionately targeted communities of color dating as far back as the 1870s. We are looking for campaign staff to join our fight to promote alternatives to the war on drugs and put an end to centuries of discrimination. To this end, we are hiring Field Directors in Oklahoma who will work on a key drug decriminalization campaign that will promote equitable drug regulation, expand access to health services, and fundamentally transform the direction of drug policy in the US today. The Field Director is expected to train petitioners in the field while collecting signatures themselves daily; they must also communicate long term and short term goals to petitioners. The Field Director must report daily on total signatures collected, validity rates, and other qualitative measures to the Project Director. The Field Director will also be responsible for payroll functions.  Please note we accept applications on a rolling basis...

The Position  Punitive drug laws in our country have disproportionately targeted communities of color dating as far back as the 1870s. We are looking for campaign staff to join our fight to promote alternatives to the war on drugs and put an end to centuries of discrimination. To this end, we are hiring Field Directors in Oklahoma who will work on a key drug decriminalization campaign that will promote equitable drug regulation, expand access to health services, and fundamentally transform the direction of drug policy in the US today. The Field Director is expected to train petitioners in the field while collecting signatures themselves daily; they must also communicate long term and short term goals to petitioners. The Field Director must report daily on total signatures collected, validity rates, and other qualitative measures to the Project Director. The Field Director will also be responsible for payroll functions.  Please note we accept applications on a rolling basis...

University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is Maryland’s public health, law, and human services university, dedicated to excellence in education, research, clinical care, social justice, and public service. The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is Maryland’s public health, law and human services university, dedicated to excellent in education, research, clinical care, social justice and public service. Just as UMB is committed to improving the human condition, the Office of Community Engagement seeks to leverage UMB’s economic resources and human capital to engage with the community through direct service and systemic change to improve quality of life in West Baltimore and beyond. The Office of Community Engagement is seeking a new leader to continue to grow and advance the University’s community initiatives. Reporting to the Senior Vice President for External Relations, the Assistant Vice President for Community Engagement and Partnerships will have the following...

Who We Are Kairos is working for liberation at the intersection of racial justice, technology, and democracy. We believe we can both bring organizing into the 21st century while transforming the internet into a place where everyone can thrive. We do our work in two key ways: We run national campaigns designed to ensure that technology and the internet are not used to uphold systemic injustice. We also partner with grassroots organizations, combining our deep digital expertise with their strategies to find new, impactful ways to build power across our movement. Throughout all our work, we’re building a world where tech works for all. Kairos is a small, nimble, and growing team. We are highly collaborative; everyone provides strategic input and projects have clear decision makers. We also work closely with an active alumni network. To be successful: we work to live our organizational values while remaining committed to the vision of our organization. We are...

The Hudson Valley Regional Council (HVRC) is seeking applicants for a full-time Climate Leadership Coordinator.  The successful applicant will carry out tasks related to the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) Climate Leadership Support Services Program for the seven-county Mid-Hudson Region. Duties of a Climate Leadership Coordinator will primarily include delivering technical assistance services and guidance to local governments interested in greenhouse gas emissions inventories and climate action planning.  Duties to include: Assist local governments in completing government operations and community greenhouse gas emissions inventories, and in benchmarking the energy use of municipal buildings. Assist local governments in developing climate action plans to set goals and explore mechanisms for emissions reductions and climate mitigation.   Assist local governments in reducing greenhouse gas emissions by connecting them with energy efficiency upgrades...

Common Impact is a nationally-recognized nonprofit that works to build a society in which individuals and businesses invest their unique talents towards a shared purpose: strengthening the local communities in which we live and work. We connect corporate employees to nonprofit organizations to tackle the greatest challenges our communities face. We break down barriers that exist between sectors and industries to create meaningful partnerships between companies, social sector organizations, and the people that drive them. The common purpose of these connections: to deliver real value to each partner through innovations in community engagement and, ultimately, to address deeply rooted and complex social challenges. With a deep understanding of both mission-focused and business goals, Common Impact enables growing nonprofits to achieve even greater results in our communities, while simultaneously engaging corporate employees in dynamic and challenging opportunities that develop...

Job Announcement #2022_10 Job Title:                 Senior Specialist, Alumni Engagement & Operations      Date:     March 2022   Department:           Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation             FLSA:   Exempt   Reports to:               Executive Director                                                        Level:    Senior Specialist            Hours:                     40 hours per week     The Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation   The Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation (Foundation), an affiliate organization of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce (Chamber), takes a business-led approach to educate and inspire people who want to make a difference as leaders in our community.  Through a portfolio of leadership programs, including Leadership Denver, Access Denver, the Leadership Exchange, Impact Denver, Colorado’s Civic DNA Fellows, the Leadership Alumni Network, and the Colorado Leadership Alliance, the...

The Events Manager leads the public events outreach program for the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC). The manager oversees the formation, planning, and execution of more than 30 public events annually to support PPIC’s vision of informing civic life in our state through an evolving events portfolio. The manager plays an integral role in creating all programming content, leads planning and logistics, develops effective organizational systems, and continually uses evaluation tools to improve event offerings. The manager supervises an events associate and reports to the Vice President of Communications. Responsibilities Oversee a diverse range of public events—in-person and virtual—including research presentations, panel discussions, sponsored series, and conferences. Ensure a steady flow of activity, on average three public events each month. Proactively develop event ideas and content, in collaboration with colleagues across the institute. This includes...

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